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Barrio Centenario
Spectators: 7524 (Terracing: 5724, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Luciano Jerano kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luciano Jerano in the 2nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomero Gorka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Defensores del Albinegro's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ildefonso Balesio in the 4th minute. Ildefonso Balesio made a great header on Defensores del Albinegro's corner, it was just that Sabaleros F.C.'s Baldomero Gorka managed to reach the ball for a save. 6 minutes into the match, Sabaleros F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Luciano Jerano came free, but Baldomero Gorka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baldomero Gorka didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Luciano Jerano went, in the 9th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Elias Tonete charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Elias Tonete the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Defensores del Albinegro's Elias Tonete got a free kick in the 12th minute. Cornelio Merexildo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pascual Chago, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 17 minutes into the game, Isaias Blasco threw the ball into play from the sideline. Sabaleros F.C.'s Norberto Rivero quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When Defensores del Albinegro's Luciano Jerano in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sabaleros F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Baldomero Gorka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luciano Jerano in the 22nd minute of the match. Luciano Jerano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cornelio Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pascual Chago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cornelio Merexildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pascual Chago in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 35th minute, Luciano Jerano got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 37 minutes, Li Sha Yuan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Defensores del Albinegro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Li Sha Yuan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Pascual Chago had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to Defensores del Albinegro getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Ildefonso Balesio hit a great ball. Baldomero Gorka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luciano Jerano in the 43rd minute of play. In the 47th match minute, Sabaleros F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juan Valery to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Sabaleros F.C. defense, Lorenzo Lluterio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Baldomero Gorka. The Sabaleros F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Baldomero Gorka should have stopped the shot.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pascual Chago made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luciano Jerano in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Baldomero Gorka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Luciano Jerano in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomero Gorka saved Sabaleros F.C. from getting behind. Baldomero Gorka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luciano Jerano in the 60th minute. In the 64th match minute, Sabaleros F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Americo Cordairo to maneuver through the defense. 72 minutes into the match, Sabaleros F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Luciano Jerano came free, but Baldomero Gorka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Baldomero Gorka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saturnino Diagur in the 76th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pascual Chago in the 78th minute of play forced Defensores del Albinegro's goalkeeper Cornelio Merexildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cornelio Merexildo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pascual Chago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 86th minute of the match Sabaleros F.C. got a corner. Defensores del Albinegro's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bonifacio Oalo ran over to the corner to take the kick. After a defensive mix-up in Defensores del Albinegro's zone, Pascual Chago stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cornelio Merexildo came out of the goal and Pascual Chago tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pascual Chago in the 91st minute of play forced Defensores del Albinegro's goalkeeper Cornelio Merexildo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Defensores del Albinegro booed when Sabaleros F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Valery didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baldomero Gorka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luciano Jerano in the 94th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Defensores del Albinegro eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.